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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.61, 4,041.43 and 746.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.61, 4,041.43 and 746.97 is: 1,120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.61 : 4,041.43 = 746.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.61/4,041.43 = 746.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.61x = 4,041.43 × 746.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.61x = 3,018,826.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,826.97/2,694.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.32

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